I know its a big expensive Pig Hog. But we've all been there. I've only ever lost one pot and it was to thermal shock. It was my first pot and I still remember that sickening crack as I poured the water in and my little world fell apart

Maybe though you can see something you'd like to change with the broken pot, like size or shape? and purchase a little differently

This is the second time I've broken a lid, though. After that first time I've always been so careful, which was the worst part about it.

It looks like it's fixed up okay, though, albeit with some of the cracks still visible. I think that I'll still brew lidless, so as not to put pressure on it when I pour but at least I have a whole teapot!

Chip wrote:Is this a kettle (that resembles a kyusu) or is it a teapot? Since you have it on a burner, I am guessing it is a kettle.

Technically ... and generally speaking, kyusu means "teapot". In the West, we take this and interpret as a side-handled teapot from Japan. But the definition can be stretched.

originally meant to be a teapot (recommended for brewing heavily oxidized/aged tea), but since purion is resistant to violent applications, the pot can be used to roast tea leaves, make tea, or to boil water without any damage over time. multifunctional!

Chip wrote:Is this a kettle (that resembles a kyusu) or is it a teapot? Since you have it on a burner, I am guessing it is a kettle.

Technically ... and generally speaking, kyusu means "teapot". In the West, we take this and interpret as a side-handled teapot from Japan. But the definition can be stretched.

originally meant to be a teapot (recommended for brewing heavily oxidized/aged tea), but since purion is resistant to violent applications, the pot can be used to roast tea leaves, make tea, or to boil water without any damage over time. multifunctional!

It was, of course. I occasionally leave the lid off but I think it'll certainly become a habit with this kyusu, now.

Kind of depends on the pot, though, I think. I made some kuki houjicha, yesterday, in a larger kyusu but preferred to keep the lid on. I reckon that smaller pots are better for going lidless whereas big pots are better with it on!